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Name one movie star from the 1950s and briefly discuss his/her contributions to the film industry.


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Marlon Brando was one of the biggest stars of the 1950s, and he made a significant contribution to the film industry. He starred in numerous iconic films such as A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) and On the Waterfront (1954), and was one of the first actors to use method acting techniques to give a more realistic and powerful performance. He also wildly popularized the "rebel" or anti-hero archetype in film, paving the way for actors like James Dean.